Seeking Guidance? Ask Away! Welcome to the West Side Story Advice Column, your one-stop destination for all your burning questions. Whether you're facing academic challenges, navigating the complexities...

It came as a surprise to no one when Disney announced the current production of a live-action remake of the 1937 animated classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” to be released in March of 2024....

Earlier this month, Nick Bushkofsky announced this year to be his final year of being a teacher. He has been a science teacher at West High for three years but decided it was time for a change in his course...

As the school year comes to a close, students and faculty say goodbye to some of the retiring staff members, many of which have been at West for multiple decades.

It's the last day of school for seniors at West High School and it's time for some reflection. As seniors, it's very difficult leaving high school without regrets of your last 4 years. In a very special...

Judy Blume. Maya Angelou. S.E. Hinton. These authors have not only shaped generations of readers but they have something else in common. Their influential work has been challenged and banned in the United...

*Trigger warning: The following content contains mentions of suicide* Fame and fortune. The hypothetical dream no one ever really wants to touch. We all daydream about it— the idea of becoming an...

It’s no secret that what people see on screen in tv shows, movies and video games heavily influences their behavior as they attempt to emulate what's shown to them. Massive shows like “13 Reasons Why”...

What color is the sky? The grass? A stop sign? Colors that are typically vivid may not always appear as such to those who are colorblind. People with colorblindness often can’t distinguish between certain...

Summer is a time to unwind and let go of the stress that comes from school. The question is, how will people spend their time this summer? Biking, swimming, working, traveling and more! The possibilities...

Trend cycles are always coming in and out of style and with social media effectively speeding up how fast trends are recycled, it’s a huge year for the fashion industry.  Covid is partially to blame...